The Different Types of Smoke

10/29/2015 (Permalink)

There are two different types of smoke - wet and dry.  As a result, there are different types of soot residue after a fire.  Before restoration begins SERVPRO of Barron, Dunn & Rusk Counties professional will test the soot to determine which type of smoke damage occurred.  The cleaning procedures will then be based on the information identified during the pretesting.

Additional Information:

Wet Smoke (Plastic and Rubber) - Has low heat, smoldering, pungent odor, sticky, smeary.  Smoke webs are moe difficult to clean.

Dry Smoke (Paper and Wood) - Fast burning, high temperatures, heat rises therefore smoke rises.

Protein Fire Residue (Produced by evaporation of material rather than from fire)  Virtually invisible, discolors paints and varnishes, extreme pungent odor.

Fuel Oil Soot (Furnace Puff Backs) While "puff backs" can create havoc for homeowners, SERVPRO of Barron, Dunn & Rusk Counties professionals can, in most cases restore contents and structure quickly.

Other Types (Tear Gas, fire extinguisher residue)  Special Loss situations require special care.

SERVPRO of Barron, Dunn & Rusk Counties Professionals are trained to handle even the toughest losses.  If your home or business sustains fire or smoke damage, contact us to help make it "Like it never even happened."